Janis Middleton

EVP, Executive Director of Inclusion Strategy

Janis Middleton is the Chief Inclusion Officer and EVP of Inclusion Strategy at Guided By Good, a company based in Atlanta, GA.1 3 With a background in journalism from Clark Atlanta University, Janis has extensive experience in strategic communication, diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.1

Career Highlights

Janis has held several key positions throughout her career:

Chief Inclusion Officer at Guided By Good (current role)1 2
VP of Communications Strategy Director at 22squared (previous role)1
Director of Diversity at 22squared (previous role)1

In her current role, Janis leads the company's inclusion strategy and has been instrumental in developing Guided By Good's Diversity and Inclusion roadmap.3

Expertise and Achievements

Janis has demonstrated expertise in several areas:

People-focused strategies: Her background has made her knowledgeable in developing and implementing strategies that prioritize individuals.3
Client leadership: She has successfully led various high-profile clients, including The Home Depot, Buffalo Wild Wings, SunTrust (now Truist), and Hanes.3
Inclusion practice development: Janis built the portfolio's Inclusion practice at Guided By Good.3
Internal inclusion strategy: She created the agency's Diversity and Inclusion roadmap, officer structure, and inclusion practice strategy.3

Community Involvement

Janis is actively involved in her community:

Board member at Breakthrough Atlanta1
Board member at Advertising For Change1

These roles reflect her commitment to increasing diversity within the advertising industry and providing equal opportunities for all.3

Recognition

Janis has received recognition for her work in diversity, equity, and inclusion:

Selected as a finalist in the DE&I Advocate category (as of January 2024)4
Serves on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grand Jury for the New York Festivals5

Janis Middleton continues to be a driving force in promoting inclusion and diversity in the advertising and marketing industry, leveraging her experience and passion to create more equitable environments for all.